"History is to the nation as memory is to the individual."
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About Arthur M. Schlesinger
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was an American historian, social critic, and public intellectual known for his expertise in American history and politics. He served as a special assistant and speechwriter to President John F. Kennedy. Schlesinger was a prolific author, writing numerous books on American history, the presidency, and liberalism. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History twice for his works 'The Age of Jackson' and 'A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House.' Schlesinger's writings continue to be influential in shaping the understanding of American politics and culture.
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